A question that many of our Matcha tea enthusiasts ask us is, “Does Matcha tea burn belly fat?”
To know the answer to this question, we need to understand how the food we consume is connected to our health and overall well-being.
Belly fat can often be a source of body insecurities for many people. But more than that, it is a gateway to a plethora of damaging health complications. More specifically it is linked to conditions of the heart.
Abdominal fat is often of greater significance when it comes to our health than levels of bad cholesterol on our heart health. This means that we truly are what we eat.
Understandably so, if the blood vessels that lead from our stomach to our heart are filled with unhealthy fats and chemicals, we simply can’t expect our bodies to function at their full potential.
This is where Matcha green tea, with its immense benefits, shines.
So, How Does Matcha Tea Burn Belly Fat?
Green tea, in general, is often called the “medicine that grew into a beverage.” And rightfully so!
Numerous studies have shown Matcha to be chock full of nutrients that actually make it healthier than regular green tea types. It has up to 10 times more antioxidants than your regular cup of tea.
As nature’s best aid, drinking Matcha tea can also be one of the best ways to lose weight safely and effectively. In fact, it is often a common ingredient found in weight loss supplements!
The tea naturally increases your body’s total calories burned by boosting your metabolic rate.
It also increases the heat produced by the body during physical activity. This sends a signal to the body to burn off more calories and get rid of fat stores in different areas, such as the belly.
What Does the Science Say?
In a 2017 study, it was determined that participants who drank Matcha tea experienced an enhanced loss of fat during a brisk 30-minute walk compared to those who didn’t. Consequently, Matcha drinkers achieved higher levels of overall weight loss.
Not only that but the significantly higher caffeine & antioxidant content as compared to other green teas makes Matcha one of the best natural energy boosters out there. The increased caffeine content is a result of the tea being grown and prepared differently than other types of green tea.
Serving as the perfect swap for coffee, Matcha gives you a boost of energy that lasts longer and weans off smoothly. No crash or jitters. When the L-Theanine in this beautifully rich green tea is combined with caffeine, it makes for the perfect elixir that increases your energy and focus.
As you remain vibrant throughout the day, you are more active which, in turn, leads to a greater caloric burn than if you were to forego Matcha. As you lose calories more rapidly, Matcha tea helps you burn belly fat and lose inches around the waist without any compromise on your health or hunger.
Not only that but the higher levels of caffeine serve another purpose when it comes to losing belly fat and lowering your body mass index (BMI). This is because the body goes through the decaffeination process which further burns calories by reducing flavanols and their activity in weight retention.
To Wrap it Up
With this article, we aimed to shed light on how Matcha tea burns belly fat and aids in weight loss. All the while also providing the perfect blend of nutrients. Of course, Matcha isn’t a replacement for a healthy diet. Ultimately, Matcha needs to be consumed in a holistic way because it isn’t a replacement for fresh, nutritious food and moving your body!
However, incorporating a nice cup of Matcha green tea in the mornings can be the perfect boost to your weight loss plans. Powering up your health, and energy, and giving you a good mood that can start your day on the right note and move that little bit more.
About the author: Leane_Tilley
Leane is a health, nutrition and lifestyle enthusiast and Founder of Kineta, a wellness business based in Devon. A lover of nature, avid adventurer and keen health foodie, Leane understands the importance of healthy living, as well as the need for an energy boost in a fast-paced world. Kineta was founded on this understanding.
As well as founding Kineta, Leane is a qualified Tea sommelier and MAster Herbalist. She has spoken on the health benefits of tea, particularly green tea, around the world.
